The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

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Gisburn Forest

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

Easy

4.3

(6)

126

riders

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

01:20

14.1km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.88 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

1.98 km

Hope Line Trailhead

Highlight • Forest

Ace worth a go

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2.77 km

Rest Point in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

biscuits and drink lol

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3.21 km

Log Ride in Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Ride not too slow looking forward

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5.49 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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6.14 km

Snowy Forest Path in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

8.40 km

Nordel Trail

Highlight • Trail

exit or entrance to some off piste, rooty and loamy, but fast flow in section's

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8.91 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

4.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

10°C

3°C

0 %

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland

Hope Line Trailhead

Rest Point in Forest of Bowland

Log Ride in Gisburn Forest

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Snowy Forest Path in Forest of Bowland

Nordel Trail

The 8 – Swoopy Section

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